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H.Res. 1111 (111th)

Designating March 2, 2010, as "Read Across America Day".

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Introduced

25 February 2010

Last action

22 March 2010 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Sponsors

Rep. Markey, Betsy [D-CO-4], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5], Rep. Teague, Harry [D-NM-2], Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2], Rep. Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8], Rep. Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Lee, Christopher J. [R-NY-26], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6]

Subjects

Education

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23 March 2026

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Summary

Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 13th anniversary of Read Across America Day, which occurs on March 2, 2010. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.

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Timeline

  1. 25 February 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 February 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 February 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 March 2010

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Courtney objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  5. 2 March 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1111.

    Source: Floor

  6. 2 March 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H997-999)

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 March 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  8. 4 March 2010

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 4 March 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 86). (text: CR 3/2/2010 H997-998)

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 March 2010

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 86).(text: CR 3/2/2010 H997-998)

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 March 2010

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1114-1115)

    Source: Floor

  12. 22 March 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

    Source: Committee

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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    Introduced in House · EN · 25 February 2010

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